Synonyms for

Turpentine

Verb / ˈtɜ:pʌˌntaɪn / Another word for turpentine — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Turpentine is a liquid obtained from the resin of pine trees. It is used as a solvent, paint thinner, and in the production of varnishes and oils.

Synonyms & similar words

gumterpentine oilofturpentine turps spiritofturpentine solvent thinner dissolvent naphtha diluent dilutant dissolver dissolvent solvent thinner dissolvent diluent

Example sentences

  1. I used turpentine to clean my paintbrushes.
  2. My dad used turpentine to remove the old varnish from the furniture.
  3. The artist mixed turpentine with oil paint to create a thinner consistency.
  4. Turpentine has a strong smell.
  5. Be careful when using turpentine, as it can be flammable.

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  • Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known. - Oscar Wilde
  • Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures. - Henry Ward Beecher
  • Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time. - Thomas Merton

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